Host Brett says:
<<<<<<<<Begin Shakedown Cruise Pt. 2>>>>>>>>>>>>
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::walks onto the bridge with a PADD in hand and heads for her chair.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
::sitting in her chair on the bridge watching the universe roll by::
CTO_Roy says:
::in the holodeck finishing a runabout training::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: We should be at the coordinates in about twenty minutes.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::sits down and leans over to whisper to the CO:: Commander I have been reviewing the evaluation file on an Ables'man Lereaux, and I must say that I am somewhat concerned.  I am not accustomed to seeing someone under my command receive a below average rating.  I am beginning to wonder if she is Del material.
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Understood.
CSO_Syrna says:
::at SCI I eager to get to the stable black hole wonders what she'll find there::
CTO_Roy says:
Computer: End program
CTO_Roy says:
::turns to look at Ens Knight::
Host CO_KBeth says:
::sighs and wonders what she ever did in a previous life that was so bad to deserve Lereaux:: XO: Unfortunately, Ables’man Lereaux will have to stay on the Del.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Takes the opportunity to study some tech specs of the Excelsior on a small window in his console::
CTO_Roy says:
Knight: Great job on the improved training program. Have each shift train.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::sighs and resigns herself to that fact.:: CO: My I ask why Ma'am.
CTO_Roy says:
<Knight> CTO: Thanks! Will do.
CEO_Merna says:
::Goes over the duty roster in his office while constantly monitoring the ships status on his consoles.::
CTO_Roy says:
::exits the HD and heads for the closest TL::
Host CO_KBeth says:
XO: It's a long story, but let's just say that her grandfather is an old family friend and I owe him...
CEO_Merna says:
<Assistant Engineer> ::Closely monitors the warp core's performance.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
XO: Is she really below average in everything?
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CO: ::nods:: Understood.  We will make the best of it.  ::pauses and adds::  Well there is one area that she has received the highest rating possibly...
CEO_Merna says:
::Looks to his Assistant as he hears a beep coming from the warp core repeater station, then goes back to his other duties as he sees the Assistant Engineer is taking care of it.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
XO: I'm almost afraid to ask.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CO: As far as I can tell she is at the top of the whining category. ::grins::
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Starts fine tuning the warp core's injectors and smiles as they settle down.::
CTO_Roy says:
::exits the TL and enters the bridge::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Looks at a blinking red light on his panel::
Host CO_KBeth says:
::almost spews the sip of coffee she took  and laughs chokingly:: XO: I can certainly vouch for that.  Where is she assigned now?
CEO_Merna says:
::Turns to look at his warp core repeater station as a serious alarm sounds.  Runs to it and quickly checks the problem.:: *XO*: I have an antimatter induction valve frozen in the Starboard nacelle!  We need to drop out of warp sir! ::Runs to the master warp core console and brings up the nacelle diagnostic display.::
CSO_Syrna says:
::monitoring her sensors, all looks normal::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
*CEO*: Understood.
CTO_Roy says:
::slowly and silently heads to her station::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CO: We need to drop out of warp.
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Looks down as he sees the same problem and sends a damage control team to the starboard nacelle.:: CEO: Damage Control team en route!
CTO_Roy says:
Ens Filler: You can go now, time for battle training I think?
Host CO_KBeth says:
::nods as she had overheard the CEO:: FCO: Drop us out of warp immediately, Lt.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CO: Engineering reports an antimatter induction valve frozen in the Starboard nacelle.
CEO_Merna says:
*XO*: I've tried to shut the plasma flow.. Can't do it.  It's stuck open.. I've got a Damage Control Team on the way.  Recommend staying at warp and reducing velocity. ::Taps away at the console.::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Thinks "Ahhh, so that's what the light means"::
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Shakes his head.:: CEO: Heading to the starboard nacelle sir. ::Runs out of ME with a toolkit before getting permission.::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
*CEO*: Understood. CO: recommend not dropping out of warp, just reducing  the rate.
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Belay that last order Lt.  Take us down to Warp 1.5
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Overhears the conversation and tries to slow the ship down.::
CSO_Syrna says:
::raises an eyebrow as things seem a bit tense on the bridge::
CTO_Roy says:
<Ens filler>::nods and leaves::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
*CEO*: We are slowing down to warp 1.5.
CEO_Merna says:
::Moves over to the next station and starts an analysis of the situation, and moves back to the primary station to see if there's anything else he can do.::*XO*: I'm going to try to reroute the plasma flow... Not sure if this will work.. It should. ::Transfers the plasma to the secondary power transfer conduit.::
CTO_Roy says:
::sits at TAC 1 and perform a sensor sweep::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Hears angry beeps from the panel::  CO: ummm, no good sir.  It appears that the Starboard engine is stuck at full speed.  The computer won't let me reduce power to the port engine.  Safety reason.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
*CEO*: We are unable to reduce speed.
CSO_Syrna says:
::looks at the FCO and wonders what is going on::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
ACTION: The plasma flow is re-routed, but there is no effect.  The valve that is affected is apparently beyond the conduit junctions.
CEO_Merna says:
::Lowers the matter and antimatter flow to the warp core slowly so as to balance the flow.  Slams his fist into the console and curses.:: *XO*: I'm doing what I can Sykora... Nothings working so far...
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
*CEO*: Do your best that is all you can do.
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: What is our speed now?
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Arrives in the starboard nacelle and runs into the control station.:: DCT04: What can we do?  We don't have much time people! ::Looks over the readouts and tries to isolate the problem.::
CEO_Merna says:
*AE*: Any luck up there? ::Starts to isolate the problem and shakes his head.::
CEO_Merna says:
*XO*: Aye.. We can try shutting down the core... That'll take about an hour.. I'll get back to you..
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
*CEO*: Understood. ::turns to the CO::
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Talks with the Damage Control Team members and doesn't come up with anything yet.:: *CEO*: Nothing at the moment sir.  Still working on it.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: More bad news sir.  Apparently the warp imbalance is keeping us from changing course as well.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CO: Kodar is going to try and shut down the core.
CEO_Merna says:
::Looks at the readouts of the valve.:: *XO*: I have to recommend that we shut down the core.  The valve cant take too much of this. ::Sets up the core for shutdown procedures.::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Speed holding steady at Warp 9
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: And I take it that we are in a direct course to Collapsar 49?
CTO_Roy says:
::waits for the sensor results::
CEO_Merna says:
*AE*:  I'm preparing to shut down the core.  Get some replacement parts ready.
Host CO_KBeth says:
*CEO*: Shut down the core, Lt.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: ::Turns and grins::  Naturally!
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> *CEO*: Aye sir. ::Motions to the console and tells the Damage Control Team what parts are needed.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Take us to yellow alert, Ensign.
CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Ma'am... we could use the gravity well of the black hole to slow us down.
CEO_Merna says:
::Looks to the warp core and then to the Engineers.  Waves them into action.:: *CO*: Aye sir.  Starting shutdown procedures now. ::Taps on the console.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Time to Collapsar?
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Aye, aye. Yellow alert ::performs the task::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Ten minutes, thirty seconds.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::moves to the SCI console:: CSO: Could this be caused by the Collapsar in any way?
CEO_Merna says:
::Starts to balance the matter and antimatter flow to the warp core, lowering them while starting the shutdown sequence.:: Engineer: Lets pray for the best.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CSO: Can we skim the surface of the gravity well without maneuverability?
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Moves over to the diagnostic console and brings up the logs for the valve, wondering if it's a design problem that caused it to become faulty.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
*CEO*: You have 9 minutes to get that core shut down, Lt.
CSO_Syrna says:
XO: How would a black hole create a malfunction on a starship this far away. Most likely the cause would be an error in the refit.
CTO_Roy says:
XO: Everything on TAC sensors is normal.
CEO_Merna says:
::Sighs and shakes his head.:: *CO*: Aye sir.  I'll need to vent plasma in that case sir. ::Starts setting up the power transfer conduits to vent the excess plasma.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Do you have any maneuverability?
CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Theoretically it is possible. I believe the FCO would be better qualified to answer that seeing how he has the trajectory of the ship in his computer.
Host CO_KBeth says:
*CEO*: Whatever it takes Lt.
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Shakes his head as he sees everything should be fine but thinks the only reason could be hardware failure.:: *CEO*: Seems to be hardware failure sir.
CEO_Merna says:
*CO*: Aye!
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::nods to the CTO:: CO: What if we use the venting to help maneuver.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: ::Punches in some commands::  Minimal sir.  I can use the thrusters to alter the heading by a minute amount.
CEO_Merna says:
::Prepares the vents.:: *CO*: Venting plasma now sir. ::Taps on the control and starts venting plasma.::
CTO_Roy says:
::hears all the chaos around the ship and checks all tactical systems::
CEO_Merna says:
*Engineers*: Be aware!  We're venting plasma.  Baker 04 procedures in effect.
Host CO_KBeth says:
::nods in answer to the XO's comments:: FCO: Then do so and see if the CEO can utilize venting the plasma to move us a little more of course.
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Looks over to the Damage Control Teams and orders them into place.::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: The plasma venting proves ineffective.  There is not enough force to move the ship's mass.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Applies thrusters::
CEO_Merna says:
::Lowers the matter and antimatter flowing into the warp core as fast as possible.  Then goes beyond the safe limits and lowers it more.:: Self: I hope this works...
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::makes a mental note to talk to the CSO after this calms down.  Moves back to her sit and reads the reports coming in.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CSO: Calculate the trajectory we need to miss the Collapsar and not be pulled into the gravity hole.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
ACTION: Warning klaxons sound in Engineering.  <Computer>: Warning, improper core shutdown in progress.
CTO_Roy says:
XO: Anything special I could help with or have my teams do, Cmdr?
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Sir!, our velocity is decreasing...Warp 8...warp 7.5...
CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Aye. That is another alternative of course, overshooting the Collapsar altogether and letting the engines die out of their own accord.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
*CEO*: You did it! Great work down there.
CEO_Merna says:
::Slams his fist into the console.:: Computer: Access code Uttaberry 141.  Lieutenant Junior Grade Kodar Merna.  By pass safety protocols.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: The thrusters combined with the venting have altered our course .03 degrees.  We won't crash head on into the black hole....
CEO_Merna says:
*XO*: Lets not celebrate too soon... ::Frantically shuts down the core as fast as he think is possible.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Keep utilizing the thrusters...I want a bigger margin of safety.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
<Computer>: Authorization verified.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Send some of your people that qualify down to engineering they may need help with damage control.
CTO_Roy says:
XO: Aye!
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: ETA, five minutes.  Speed Warp 4.5
CEO_Merna says:
::Looks at the Master Situation Monitor and sees that he's strained some of the core's systems.:: Engineers: Lets get ready to pick up the pieces!
CTO_Roy says:
*Ens Grant*: Get the Beta team to engineering ASAP and help with damage control
Host CO_KBeth says:
*CEO*: Status on the warp core?
CSO_Syrna says:
::calculated trajectory, sends it to the FCO::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
*CEO*: I am sending you some extra help for damage control.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
ACTION: The black hole appears on the screen.  It is very beautiful.
CEO_Merna says:
*CO*: Almost there sir. ::Frantically taps away at the console.::
CTO_Roy says:
<grant>*CTO*: Aye, ma'am!
CEO_Merna says:
*XO*: Thanks!  I'll need it. ::Looks to his other Assistant and motions him to the warp core.::
CTO_Roy says:
::stares at the screen, with mouth open::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Speed and trajectory?
CEO_Merna says:
::Orders a secondary engineer to take the post and quickly walks over to the core.::
CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Ma'am if we shut down the core while we are passing by, we may be dead in space and in the gravitational pull of the gravity well.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
ACTION: Several conduits rupture in the engineering spaces as plasma is forced through them.
CTO_Roy says:
<Grant>::moves along the corridors to ME with his team::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CO: I am reading several rupture conduits in engineering.
CEO_Merna says:
<SE> ::Shouts:: CEO: Chief! Plasma conduits rupturing! ::Orders more damage control teams into action.::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Speed Warp 2.6
CEO_Merna says:
Computer: Authorization Uttaberry 141.  Seal Main Engineering! ::Runs back to the Master Systems Display console.::
CEO_Merna says:
::Arrives at the MSD.:: *XO*: I've got power transfer conduits rupturing down here. Sealing off Main Engineering!
Host FCO_Flynn says:
ACTION: The core goes off-line and the Delphyne drops out of warp.
CTO_Roy says:
<grant>::arrives at ME with team and dispatches everyone::
Host CO_KBeth says:
XO: Send damage control teams down there.
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Starts to replace the damaged valve.::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CO: The CEO has sealed off main engineering.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::grows concerned for her husband::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Sir, we have dropped out of warp.  Adjusting course...
Host CO_KBeth says:
XO: Notify medical and have a medical team respond just in case.
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Are we out of reach of the gravity well?
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::orders more teams to engineering and alerts the medical department to have a team standing by.::
CTO_Roy says:
<Grant>*CTO*: Beta team in place
Host FCO_Flynn says:
ACTION: The quick action by the CEO and engineering contain the poisonous gasses in an uninhabited area.  It is soon cleared up.
CTO_Roy says:
*Grant*: Aye, keep me posted
CTO_Roy says:
XO: Beta team is in place
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Aye sir, we stopped just in time.
CEO_Merna says:
::Looks to Grant and then turns back to his console.:: Grant: We have conduit breaches and I've just sealed off ME. ::Shakes his head and then starts emergency procedures for plasma leakage.::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::nods to the CTO::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Current speed in 1/4 impulse.
CTO_Roy says:
<Grant>CEO: Aye. My team is at your disposal, sir.
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Finishes up with taking out the damage valves and takes them towards ME.:: *CEO*: I have the valves.  Going to bring them to a lab for analysis sir.
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Hold position here until we find out what is going on in engineering.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CSO: Is the Collapsar affecting the Del at the moment?
Host CO_KBeth says:
XO: Contact the Hubble and tell them we are delayed.
CEO_Merna says:
*AE*: Aye.. Make sure it's not a design flaw.  I've sealed off ME and we have plasma breaches contained.
CSO_Syrna says:
XO: The Delphyne is in no danger from the effects of the Collapsar.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::nods to the CO and sends out the message to the Hubble::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
<Hubble> COMM: Delphyne: Greetings Delphyne.  Y'all need to be careful warping in here that away.  Say the word and we'll help y'all align those sensors.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CSO: Thanks for the report.
CEO_Merna says:
::Turns to his Secondary Assistant.:: SE: Check to see if we've lost any of the crew. ::Sighs and starts the decontaminating procedures.::
CEO_Merna says:
<SE> ::Nods with a frown.:: CEO: Aye sir. ::Heads off to another console.::
CSO_Syrna says:
::hears the Hubble and keeps working at her sensors::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Aye sir.  Holding position.
CTO_Roy says:
::puts head between hands as she senses something weird in her head, like a headache, due from all those thoughts and stress from the crew::
Host CO_KBeth says:
COMM: Hubble: Thank you.  Believe me, our warping in here was unintentional.  I'll let you know about the sensors in just a moment.  We have a few technical difficulties in engineering right now.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::tracks the repair works being done and reroutes power, supplies, and personnel as needed.::
CEO_Merna says:
*XO*: Sir? I've got the situation under control now. ::Sighs with relief.:: Repairs will take the better part of a day at least.  Maybe 2 if things... ::Sighs.:: Well I'll report every couple of hours on my progress sir. ::Turns to the SE.::
CTO_Roy says:
::breathes and checks the tac systems status::
Host CO_KBeth says:
XO: Status report?
CEO_Merna says:
<SE> ::Looks to Kodar with a smile.:: CEO: No causalities, just a couple of bumps and bruises from running from the contaminated areas sir.  Guess we got really lucky this time.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
*CEO*: Good work down there.  Pass my personal gratitude to each member of you teams.
CEO_Merna says:
*XO*: Aye. ::Sighs and almost whispers.:: Love you... ::Then turns to his Engineers and starts gathering some of them together for the cleanup.::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CO: Situations seems to be under control now.  Repairs are in progress... CEO says 1 maybe 2 days... and there appears to be little causalities... mostly bumps and bruises.
Host CO_KBeth says:
XO: Good.
CTO_Roy says:
XO: Luckily, all tactical systems seem to be in top shape. At least one thing that works well.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::nods and smiles at the CTO::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CSO: Status on the sensors?  Are you able to complete the testing and assistance to the Hubble?
CSO_Syrna says:
CO: We are close enough to test the sensors. I can coordinate the efforts with the Hubble.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CTO: Well, that was fun.  Would have liked to try that emergency stop in the gravity well though.  ::Wiggles eyebrows::
CTO_Roy says:
FCO: I would have preferred not to LT, well... not outside the HD
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Finishes up the analysis of the valve.:: *CEO*: I'd hate to be the one to say this.. But the valve isn't quite to specifications.  Neither are the replacements.  I've ordered that the replacement parts be put into specification before they're installed.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CSO: We can get closer with the impulse engines.  but coordinate with the Hubble now and begin your tests while we are in route.
CEO_Merna says:
::Shakes his head.:: *AE* Good work Ensign.  Let me know when your done.  Oh.. Make sure they're within our specifications before you install that valve.
CEO_Merna says:
<AE> ::Nods.:: *CEO* Aye sir.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CTO: Aww, come on.  What's the use of flying through space if there's no risk?
CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Aye. ::starts working on the sensor tests, sets up a comm and data link with the Hubble::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Take us in to our coordinates, Lt.  1/4 impulse.
CEO_Merna says:
<SE> ::Walks over to the transfer conduit control console and starts work on rerouting power.::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Spins around to the console::  CO: Aye sir.
CTO_Roy says:
FCO: You are right on that, though I prefer not to run after "risk" to get into it when I can avoid it. Maybe when I will have more experience like you, will I want more risk
Host CO_KBeth says:
*CEO*: Excellent job, Lt.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Engages the impulse engines::
CEO_Merna says:
::Looks to the SE.:: SE: Your working on the power transfer... ::Cuts his sentence short as he nods.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Stand down from yellow alert.
CTO_Roy says:
<grant>*CTO*: The situation seems under control, though I will keep the team here for a few
CEO_Merna says:
*CO*: Thank you... It looks like it'll take a bit longer than one day.. I'll keep you and the XO updated.
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Aye, cmdr. ::taps on her console and yellow alert goes off::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CTO: Well, perhaps you would like to join me in the holodeck later on.  For the "experience".  ::Grins::  I know a lovely little canyon that is quite fun to fly through.
CTO_Roy says:
*Grant*: Aye
CTO_Roy says:
FCO: Maybe, Lt, I will think about it.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Turns and drives the ship, humming a jaunty tune::
CEO_Merna says:
::Pauses and looks to his Engineers.::
CEO_Merna says:
::Sighs and shakes his head.  Then heads to his office and sits down as he runs his hand over the console.::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
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